A 17-year-old with cerebral palsy died after being left alone and without care for six days while his father was quarantined in China over suspicions of having contracted the novel coronavirus. The family lived in the Hubei province of China, where the deadly coronavirus broke out, and the boy, named Yan Cheng, was found dead on January 29, the South China Morning Post reported based on information from the Beijing Youth Daily. His death is under investigation, local government officials said, and no cause is known as yet Continue reading →

TAMPA, Fla. A USF student living with cerebral palsy is inspiring people through his words and determination. Continue reading →

African disabled woman sitting in wheelchair at the table and looking at computer monitor while talking on mobile phone and drinking coffee at home. Once I turned 18 years old, my parents and I decided to get a full-time caregiver so I could go to college and do activities without my parents having to worry about me and my needs. Continue reading →

Please enable Javascript to watch this video MIAMI -- One die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan is getting the chance of a lifetime, KCTV reports. PJ Allred has left an impact on the team and its fans. Continue reading →

I have cerebral palsy.I also am a managing director at a large asset manager in New York and a Jewish mother. Part of my Jewish values of tikkun olam is to try to use the skills and success I have achieved to help the other60 million Americans who live with a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental or other disability. As someone with cerebral palsy,I walk with a cane for balance support Continue reading →

Like many people, I have always enjoyed going to the movies with my friends and family. My favorite types of movies to see are comedies and films based on true stories. However, due to my cerebral palsy and my mild form of epilepsy, I also dread going to the movie theater because of how it can affect both of these conditions. Continue reading →

The not-for-profit Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a partnership with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Long Island highlighting the Inaugural Art Appreciation Event to be held the month of February at the theatre located at 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY. Continue reading →

After being born with cerebral palsy and living every day in pain, four-year-old Elisa Mangion will now have to travel across the world to get a life-changing surgery in the heart of the US. Continue reading →

On top TV shows, the number of such characters played by actors with disabilities rose from 5 percent in 2016 to 12 percent in 2018. Still, most of the portrayals were negative. Continue reading →

CHICAGO The Orthodox Unions (OU) Yachad, the leading group for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox community, has received a record $1 million grant to create the Ralla Klepak Performing Arts Inclusion Initiative. A program of Yachad Chicago, it will provide a broad range of experiential and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the performing arts. It will be led by experienced professionals, community volunteers and peer participants Continue reading →